While we're on the hunt for the snap rivets for the center console, does anyone know where to get more of the snap rivets for the door panels? I inadvertently broke two or three of them while trying to pop the rear driver side door back on. The panel, so far, stays on fine with one remaining rivet and the three screws. However, I'd like to have some of the plastic rivets on hand in case I notice the panel starting to get loose.

Thanks everyone in this thread, particularly gmarcuccio and RobbW. I have just installed my center arm rest, today. I have decided to tilt the unit a little down so that it is more ergonomic when keeping hand on the shifter. The parking brake can be reached from the passenger side.Edited on 9/4/2013: Speaking of ergonomy, I think it would be better to move it about 1 inch backwards. The tilt is good, though.

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I want to raise the shifter, too, but I don't want to get one of those "universal" fit shift knobs that use screws to hold the knob on. I tried that and the knob could still be rotated. I want a screw on knob or shaft extender, but I'm having the hardest time finding anything that will work and look the way I want.

jaraczs wrote:Thanks everyone in this thread, particularly gmarcuccio and RobbW. I have just installed my center arm rest, today. I have decided to tilt the unit a little down so that it is more ergonomic when keeping hand on the shifter. The parking brake can be reached from the passenger side.Edited on 9/4/2013: Speaking of ergonomy, I think it would be better to move it about 1 inch backwards. The tilt is good, though.

I was struggling with one of these, trying to fix it with original screws and so and it never worked. Finally I used some araldite on the thread and put the knob in place. It has not bothered since.

I gues the problem might arise if you have to take it out for some other repair, then I am fairly confident forcing it a bit will crack the araldite because it is connecting plastic to metal and remains a rather brittal material.

I have been reading this thread and noticed people are having trouble getting the "snap rivets" out of the console. The way to release them is to take a small punch (or phillips head screwdriver) and push the center pin of the rivet in. That will release the pressure on the outer part of the rivet. When you pull it out, you will see that all you need to do it push the little snap pin back out past the rivet body to reset it for installation.

siai47 wrote:I have been reading this thread and noticed people are having trouble getting the "snap rivets" out of the console. The way to release them is to take a small punch (or phillips head screwdriver) and push the center pin of the rivet in. That will release the pressure on the outer part of the rivet. When you pull it out, you will see that all you need to do it push the little snap pin back out past the rivet body to reset it for installation.

Thanks siai47, those rivets on our cars are pain to work with to avoid their damage. I will try this technique the next time.Stan